A blog about a busy life with two boys and the creative moments in between.

03/26/2015

As if it hasn’t been apparent over the last three months, I’ve taken a break from blogging. It wasn’t a conscious effort implemented on purpose; it was more an outcome of LIFE happening and my priorities shifting. I’m not sure what the future holds for this space so for now, I’m going to continue to pause and will pick back up when the time feels right. In the meantime, I’ll leave you with a picture of my favorite peony I took last spring and if you want to continue to see what I’m up to or loving at the moment, you can find me on Instagram and Pinterest. <3

12/08/2014

In partnership with Zappos I styled my new Paige denim and Freebird boots with a red wool coat, white knit infinity scarf, and red hat for our very first Seattle snow! Brr! Everything was FROZEN for over a week so the snow stuck around and we all stayed inside under tons of blankets with hot chocolate {except for the day we ventured out to cut down a Christmas tree and I felt like I was going to die of frostbite}. I actually tried to take these photos at the tree farm but it was toooooooo bitter cold and my kiddos were not having it.

I’m back this month to gush over Zappos, one of my favorite online shopping spots that boasts a huge selection of shoes, apparel, accessories, luggage and more, and two of my most recent finds – Paige denim and Freebird boots. I continue to love Zappos for their amazing customer service, free shipping, and 365 day return policy – YES! If you’d like to browse, their Holiday Gift Guide is the perfect place to start for ideas! Which reminds me, I still have Christmas shopping to do! AHH!

I’m still totally in love with my Paige denim. I LOVE that they go with everything and that they are made in the U.S.A. I just want to live in them. I think I need to order a few back up pairs so I will always have them at the ready in case one pair is being washed. In case you are wondering, Paige also makes denim in petite, men’s, and maternity!

As for footwear, boots are a must have and Freebird has tons of fun choices. I think I wear boots almost every day from November - February {at least} around here because it's so chilly and I am addicted to warm socks. Freebird has so many options, from booties to knee-high, each pair is made with high quality materials and extreme attention to detail for a unique look that captures their signature vintage Americana style. I love my brown "bolo" booties! Black next?

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8. All of a sudden, I’m obsessed with watching beauty vloggers on YouTube. Who am I? I love the super informative and experienced Lisa Eldridge and the hilarious and quirky Essiebutton…do you have a favorite?

12/01/2014

Besides Agate, another trend I’m really loving this season is copper! I don’t decorate/wear a lot of traditional yellow gold, so copper seems like a good in-between and a nice change when you want something “warmer” than silver. Plus, it’s festive for the holidays!

If you love the look, it also helps to search for “bronze” and “rose gold” in your searches for even more ideas or inspiration! Both bronze and rose gold have a high percentage of copper in them so the coloring is very similar.

11/24/2014

Over the next few weeks, I thought it would be fun to share some holiday gift ideas featuring themes or materials I’m really into at the moment. Perhaps it will spur your own gift giving creativity!

Today, it’s all about agate. Agate is a type of rock texture known as cryptocrystalline. Agates can be found in all types of rock, but most commonly occur in volcanic rock due to the high amounts of silica involved in formation. Isn’t mother nature lovely?